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In a joint policy statement, AACR and ASCO outline the latest research on e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems.

California bans the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products; South Dakota extends access to Medicaid.

“It is clear e-cigarettes continue to play a major role in preventing our ability to achieve a tobacco-free generation.”

The highest levels of chemicals were found in women of color and those with greater exposure to tobacco.

The JUUL e-cigarette settlement reveals nefarious marketing practices to lure and addict underage tobacco users, writes ASC CAN.

Plus: Study shows that cutting down on alcohol consumption can reduce cancer risk.

Nearly 123,000 cancer deaths, or close to 30% of all U.S. cancer deaths, were due to cigarette smoking in 2019.

Smoking is responsible for 11,000 deaths in Missouri each year. New funding will prevent kids from starting and help current smokers quit.

The ELEVATE program enables access to high-quality smoking cessation care while minimizing costs and burden, finds a new study.

People who never smoked were less likely to have cell mutations linked to lung cancer.

The coalition of African-American and Latino churches also supports the FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium works to reduce risk, inequities and access to care for Indigenous communities.

Robert Califf headed the Food and Drug Administration for 10 months under Obama. Will he manage to implement his ideas this time around?

Older individuals who smoke could also substantially reduce the risk of cancer death if they quit.

Did you know? A cat who lives with a pack-a-day smoker is three times more likely to develop lymphoma.

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